T3-B T6-B Manipulator 8. Memory Port
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8. Memory Port
Connect a commercial USB memory to the Manipulator memory port to use the Controller
status storage function to the USB memory.
8.1 What is Controller Status Storage Function?
This function saves various kinds of Manipulator data to the USB memory. Data saved in
USB memory is loaded to EPSON RC+ 7.0 to get the status of the Manipulator and the
program simply and accurately.
The saved data can also be used for restoring the Manipulator.
Unable to execute status storage to USB memory when operating the Manipulator.
8.2 Before Using Controller Status Storage Function
8.2.1 Precautions
CAUTION
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Controller status storage function is available at any time and in any Manipulator
status after starting the Manipulator.
However, operations form the console including stop and pause are
not available
while executing this function.
this function influences the Manipulator cycle time and the communication
Other than only when it is necessary, do not execute this
function when operating the Manipulator.
- Make sure that the USB port is used only for USB memory even though the port on the
Manipulator is a universal USB port.
- Insert the USB memory directly into the Manipulator memory port. Connection with
cables or hubs between the Manipulator and the USB memory is not assured.
- Make sure that the USB memory is inserted or removed slowly.
- Do not edit the saved files with an editor. Operation of the robot system after data
restoration to the Manipulator is not assured.
8.2.2 Adoptable USB Memory
Use USB memory that meets following conditions.
- USB2.0 supported
- Without security function
USB memory with password input function cannot be used.
- No installation of a driver or software is necessary for Windows 8, or Windows 10,
Linux.
(For supported operating systems for the EPSON RC+ 7.0, refer to “2.4 System
Example”.)